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title: "Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
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# Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-190cc091-b67f-49be-9395-ac5dc841860f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support" was undertaken by the Bank of England, located in London, England. The contract has been classified under the network management software services category and involved a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process advanced to the award stage with the contract being officially awarded on 23 September 2025, and the contract period lasting from 8 November 2025 to 29 April 2027. The tender, valued at £50,731.58, was aimed at the provision of services throughout England. Key dates included the tender period end date of 22 October 2025, emphasizing a structured timeline for participants.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in network management software services. Given the scale and nature of the framework agreement, it is particularly well-suited to businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and sustained support over the contract duration. However, it was indicated that the opportunity was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the contract awarded to Softcat PLC, a large organisation based in the UK, the tender underscores significant business growth prospects for firms with the capabilities to meet high-level technological requirements and service deliverables.

## Notice

Provision of Network Management Licenses and Hardware Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823b4a0f-859a-4ccf-8837-d852c6b35eee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2025 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,731 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £614,572 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823b4a0f-859a-4ccf-8837-d852c6b35eee
- 9 Jul 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7525bea1-0cec-446f-ad1e-f12f094a1117

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823b4a0f-859a-4ccf-8837-d852c6b35eee
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7525bea1-0cec-446f-ad1e-f12f094a1117
  9th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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